BROZEK, Jill (Chaffain) - b. March 21, 1971 - d. April 19, 2025

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Jill (Chaffain) Brozek, a devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, Mimi, and friend, passed away April 19, 2025 at her home surrounded by her most treasured gift, family.  She was born March 21, 1971, the daughter of Earnie and Peggy (Ervin) Chaffain where she grew up in Hartford, Kansas.

Jill was eager to step into the world and make a difference by starting college while she was still in high school.  Her passion for caring for others led her into the field of nursing where she helped countless people.  Her drive was undeniable as she was the first nurse within her company to land a sales job with no sales experience, making the impossible possible.  She thrived in her career, making a positive impact on others.  Jill's steadfast drive led to many professional accomplishments such as 3-time President's Club Winner, 4-time Regional Winner, and her most valued award, Great Plains Regional Most Valuable Rock Star.

Jill lived every moment to its fullest. She had a zest for travel, exploring new places to make memories, cherishing the beauty of the world around her.  Above all else, Jill's gretest joy was her friends and family.  A natural hostess, she found happiness in filling her home with love, laughter, and incredible meals, crating cherished memories with those she held closest.  Her warmth, kindness, and unwavering devotion made her the heart of every gathering and the best friend to so many.

Surviving family members include her husband, Mike Brozek of the home; parents, Peggy and Earnie Chaffain of Burlington, Kansas, brother, Chad (Wanda) Chaffain of Waverly, Kansas, and numerous others.

Jill wanted to leave the world with some words of wisdom:  Time is a precious gift.....wasting it is a sin.  Takes a village to care for each other.....and hope you all take care of each other.

After a year-long battle with breast cancer, Jill left this adventure to pursue the next.  Please join us in the celebration of her beautiful life at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Hartford School-Old Gym, 100 Commercial Street, Hartford, Kansas.  Interment will follow at the Hartford Cemetery.  Family will be receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Jones VanArsdale Funeral Home, 107 W. Sixth Street, Lebo, Kansas.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Emporia Community Foundation for the Jill Chaffain Brozek Memorial Scholarship and sent in care of Jones VanArsdale Funeral Home, P.O. Box 43, Lebo, Kansas 66856.  Condolences may be expressed at vanarsdalefs.com.

(taken from the VanArsdale Funeral Home website)
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Jill Brozak's parents grew up in the Elk County/Greenwood County area.  Peggy (Ervin) Chaffain graduated from Howard High School and Earnie Chaffain graduated from Severy High School.